Production Manager

Production Manager – Joppa, MD

Lead daily operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement and supporting a motivated, high-performing team.

• Organize, direct, and oversee all aspects of daily production operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Optimize the utilization of printing equipment and machinery while coordinating closely with Production Planning, Quality, and Maintenance departments to prioritize work and maintain operational excellence.
• Supervise production supervisors, team leaders, press operators, and press helpers, while leading hiring, training, performance management, and employee development initiatives.
• Foster a positive, safe, and motivating work environment through employee engagement, safety training, and enforcement of health and safety regulations.
• Implement and maintain quality control standards, analyze non-conformities, and drive corrective and preventive actions to support continuous improvement.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, 5S, and Kaizen programs, to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve operational performance.
• Develop staffing plans and allocate resources to ensure internal and external SLA targets are consistently achieved.
• Manage production budgets, monitor operating costs, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, waste, downtime, and OEE.
• Collaborate effectively with Purchasing, Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, Sales, and other cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Manage biweekly payroll and timecard approval processes, ensuring accurate employee hours, attendance tracking, and timely submission in compliance with company policies and payroll deadlines.

• Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Printing Technology, or a related field or comparable relevant experience.
• 5–10 years of leadership experience in printing or manufacturing.
• Strong leadership skills and a results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  Proficiency with production management systems and ERP software.
• In-depth knowledge of flexographic, offset, and digital printing processes (highly desirable).